1972 AFC Asian Cup
Asian Cup Thailand 1972 |
| Tournament details |
| Host country |
 Thailand |
| Dates |
7 May - 19 May |
| Teams |
6 |
| Venue(s) |
1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions |
Champions  |
 Iran (2nd title) |
Second place  |
 Korea Republic |
Third place  |
Thailand |
| Fourth place |
 Khmer Republic |
| Tournament statistics |
| Matches played |
10 |
| Goals scored |
34 (3. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. 4 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
 Hossein Kalani (5 goals)
Park Ee-Chon (5 goals) |
| Best player |
Ebrahim Ashtiani |
The Asian Football Confederation's 1972 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Thailand between May 7 and May 19. Hossein Kalani (born June 23, 1940 in Tehran) is a retired Iranian football striker who played for Shahin Ebrahim Ashtiani (born 4 January 1942 in Khorramabad) is a former Iranian football player The 46 member Asian Football Confederation ( AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel, and including The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and It was won by Iran. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
Qualification
- Thailand qualified automatically as host. The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand.
- Iran qualified automatically as defending champions
The other 4 qualifying teams were:
Final Tournament
Preliminary Round
May 7
May 8
First round
Group 1
May 9
May 11
May 13
Results
| |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
Pts |
| Iran |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
| Thailand |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
.svg/22px-Flag_of_Iraq_(1963-1991).svg.png) Iraq |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
Group 2
May 10
May 12
May 14
Results
Semi finals
May 16
May 17
3rd/4th Playoff
May 19
Final
May 19
| AFC Asian Cup 1972 Winners |
Iran
Second title |
Trivia
- The Thailand national football team recorded its first (and until 2007, only) ever win in an Asian Cup finals match, defeating Cambodia on penalties in the 3rd place final. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. 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The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Iraqi national football team (منتخب العراق لكرة القدم is the national team of Iraq and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. 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The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Iraqi national football team (منتخب العراق لكرة القدم is the national team of Iraq and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The Thailand national football team is the national team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Cambodian Football Federation. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Korea Republic national football team represents the Republic of Korea in international football competitions The Iran national football team ( represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Football The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East
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